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Coding Express Set

Coding Express

The Coding Express unit uses a relevant theme that naturally incorporates early coding skills. Throughout the unit, students will intuitively use computational thinking to develop designs and express ideas as they build a train and tracks, and position action bricks to affect the train’s behavior. The lessons also provide fun and engaging opportunities for students to explore early coding-related concepts and think like digital age learners as they build train tracks of various shapes. Most importantly, the lessons will help students to become problem-solvers by enhancing their creativity, collaboration, and communication skills.

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PreK-K
STEAM, Creative Exploration, Social Emotional Development, Early Math and Science

Lessons

First Trip
Coding Express (Lesson 1)

First Trip

Coding Express Set

This getting started activity will allow the children to explore the action bricks and different bricks in the set.

STEAM, Creative Exploration, Social Emotional Development, Early Math and Science
30-45 min.
Beginner
PreK-K
Train Sound
Coding Express (Lesson 2)

Train Sound

Coding Express Set

In this lesson students will understand the function of each action bricks and how to use them to solve problems.

STEAM, Creative Exploration, Social Emotional Development, Early Math and Science
30-45 min.
Beginner
PreK-K
O-Shaped Track - Looping
Coding Express (Lesson 3)

O-Shaped Track - Looping

Coding Express Set

The objective of this lesson is for students to explore and understand use of the O-shaped track for repeating sequences.

STEAM, Creative Exploration, Social Emotional Development, Early Math and Science
30-45 min.
Intermed.
PreK-K
Y-Shaped Track - Conditional Statements
Coding Express (Lesson 4)

Y-Shaped Track - Conditional Statements

Coding Express Set

In this lesson students will explore and understand that the Y-shaped track provides options and be able to design and optimize solutions.

STEAM, Creative Exploration, Social Emotional Development, Early Math and Science
30-45 min.
Intermed.
PreK-K
Character - Caterpillar
Coding Express (Lesson 5)

Character - Caterpillar

Coding Express Set

The objective with this lesson is for students to understand that the action bricks’ behavior can be changed using the App and with this activity recognize and understand different emotions.

STEAM, Creative Exploration, Social Emotional Development, Early Math and Science
30-45 min.
Intermed.
PreK-K
Music - Animal Concert
Coding Express (Lesson 6)

Music - Animal Concert

Coding Express Set

With this lesson students will be able to recognize different animal sounds and be able to compose a simple melody using digital tools.

STEAM, Creative Exploration, Social Emotional Development, Early Math and Science
30-45 min.
Intermed.
PreK-K
Journey - Trouble on the Road
Coding Express (Lesson 7)

Journey - Trouble on the Road

Coding Express Set

In this lesson students will explore and understand various traffic signs and be able to solve common problems on the road.

STEAM, Creative Exploration, Social Emotional Development, Early Math and Science
30-45 min.
Advanced
PreK-K
Math - Distance
Coding Express (Lesson 8)

Math - Distance

Coding Express Set

In this lesson students will understand how to measure distance, be able to compare distances and be able to do simple math.

STEAM, Creative Exploration, Social Emotional Development, Early Math and Science
30-45 min.
Advanced
PreK-K